Basic Notes

Question 1

Methods of Communication

Answer 1

Humanities
Speaking
Writing
Body Language(facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact)

Question 2

Elements of a Good Speech

Answer 2

Articulation(Diction, Pronunciation, Enunciation- The way you pronounce words
Inflection- change of pitch or tone
Projection- placement of the voice that is understood
1. Throw voice out to audience
2. Breathe from the diaphragm
Body Language
Filler Words- small sounds or words used to fill pauses in speech
Rate- speed, pause, word grouping
Volume- the loudness or softness of your voice
Eye Contact- shows self confidence, honesty, respect

Question 3

Goals of a Public Speaking Class

Answer 3

1. More confident
2. Help you become a better communicator
3. Develop presence

Question 4

Presence

Answer 4

The way you come across

1. Appearance
2. Speech
3. Body Language
4. Enthusiasm
5. Self Confidence

Question 5

Methods of Delivering a Speech

Answer 5

Extemporaneous- planned and rehearsed but the words are chosen at the moment of deliverance
Manuscript- reading a speech word for word
Impromptu- spur of the moment, no preparation
Memorized- reading a speech word for word without reading it

Question 6

Divisions of Speech Making

Answer 6

Content- what you say

Delivery- how you say it

Question 7

Guidelines for Speech Delivery

Answer 7

1. Be yourself
2. Look at audience
3. Use gestures
4. Speak distinctly and expressively

Question 8

Purposes for Public Speaking

Answer 8

1. To inform
2. To inspire
3. To entertain
4. To persuade

Question 9

Emphasis

Answer 9

Variation in rate, force, and pitch

Question 10

Rules of Good Outline Writing

Answer 10

Topic Outline- Word or phrase
Sentence Outline- a sentence
Organize your thoughts
The outline must have a topic capitalized and not marked with Roman numerals
No lone topics
Don’t use words introduction, body, and conclusion in outline
The outline must be grammatically parallel, and topics have to be the same part of speech
No punctuation in a topic outline

Question 11

Communication

Answer 11

Relaying a message that can be understood

Question 12

Debate

Answer 12

Argument between two teams when opposing ideas are presented. Debates have a main speech and a rebuttal.

Question 13

Affirmative

Answer 13

Presents Topic

Question 14

Negative

Answer 14

Argues Topic

Question 15

Sales Speech

Answer 15

I Opening
II Show product
III Explain product
IV Demonstrate product
V Facts of the product
A. How much?
B. Where can you get it?
C. When can you get it?
D. Warranty
VI Side Benefit
VII Conclusion